guardian mechanic

The guardian mechanic is a central gameplay feature in the action-MOBA Gigantic, which entered open beta on Xbox One and Windows 10 via Microsoft's Game Preview program. In Gigantic, each team is backed by a colossal Guardian—a massive, armored creature—that directly influences combat and map objectives. The mechanic revolves around powering up your Guardian to unleash devastating attacks on the enemy team and their Guardian, creating a strategic layer beyond traditional hero-vs-hero fights. This cross-platform title, available as a free-to-play experience with optional Founder's Packs, highlights how the guardian mechanic differentiates it from other MOBAs by blending twitch-based hero combat with large-scale Guardian interactions.